Die Welt: Pandemic will push 150 million people into absolute poverty

09 October 2020, 04:31 | The Company 
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" First of all, two regions will suffer, but the unusual approach of one of the countries gives hope " According to published World Bank estimates, " " " At the same time, the minimum that a person needs to survive is the amount of $ 1.9 per day.. " Now, according to World Bank forecasts, the number of people living in extreme poverty will increase from 8.4% to 9.1%, with the global economy falling by 5% in 2020.. If they decrease by 8%, then the share of the poor will increase to 9.4%, the article says.. " At the end of 2021, 111-150 million more people will live in absolute poverty than previously expected " " Almost 90% of those who fall below the absolute poverty line live there.. This will be a disaster primarily for sub-Saharan Africa.. There are 20 poorest countries in the world, 40% of the population lives there on less than $ 1.9 a day, 70% - on less than $ 3.2 a day, " " As a result, the gap between rich and poor could become even wider. " At the same time, as follows from the data of the World Bank, " " - For example, Kenya allocated the entire government and administration budget to cover travel expenses to fight the pandemic. At the same time, the money received through the fight against corruption is purposefully used to support the poorest segments of the population. " " These families will receive $ 50-100 worth of food and hygiene products. " " " This would benefit everyone - both the poorest segments of the population in Africa and Asia, and economically weak groups in our latitudes, "

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